Hungary Tourist Info

Hungary is located in Central Europe in the Carpathian Basin.  Main attractions of Hungary are Castle Hill and the Royal Palace in Budapest, as well as the immense Lake Balaton. The country is famous for its hospitality.

Ten things to experience in Hungary

Royal Palace

This palace sits atop Castle Hill in Budapest and features everything from Baroque to Gothic architecture – and an array of other architectural styles. It’s home to many great museums and historical buildings.

Hévíz

Located in the Lake Balaton region, this is the site of Gyógytó, the biggest lake in Europe and the 2nd largest thermal lake in the entire world! The volcanic crater spring under the lake keeps it hot enough to swim the year round.

Eger Castle

This 13th-century castle is perched on a hill that overlooks the city of Eger. Aside from the castle itself, you’ll find a prison museum, underground artillery bunkers and the Dobó István Fortress Museum.

Fisherman's Bastion

You’ll find this 100+ year-old Budapest attraction on the medieval castle walls on the Buda bank of the Danube. Ornamental in nature, it was never really used for defensive purposes – it was named after the fishermen who defended the hill in the Middle Ages. From the ramparts, to the equestrian statue, there’s a lot to see. It also offers a panoramic view unlike any other.

Memento Park

This outdoor museum is filled with banned street statues, busts and monuments from the Communist era:  Lenin, Marx and Engels – they’re all here!

Wine tasting in Szépasszony Valley

Wine lovers dare not miss the “Valley of the Pretty Woman.” Abundant in rolling vineyards, quaint wine cellars and historic taverns, you’ll experience some of Hungary’s finest reds.

Matthias Church

Distinctive church in Budapest’s Castle Quarter, also known as “Church of Our Lady”. High mass and other events are still held at the church. There’s also a fascinating museum inside.

Gellért Hill

For views unlike any other, you’ll have to make a stop here while in Budapest. With historic statues, a fortress, hostel, museum and the city's most famous spa, the Gellért Baths.

Szentendre

This picturesque riverside town in Pest County, is just outside Budapest on the slopes of the Pilis range. Visit the historical buildings, museums, lovely art collections, souvenir shops and more.

Hungarian cuisine

Taste local favorites like Paprikás (beef stew in thick, paprika gravy), Goulash, Gundel Pancake (with ground walnuts, flambéed in chocolate sauce) and Dobos sponge. Don’t forget the wines of the Tokaj, Balaton and Villany regions.

Map of Hungary; click for bigger version

More information about Hungary:

• Tourist information: www.hungarytourism.hu - www.budapestinfo.hu
• Wikitravel: Hungary
• In Your Pocket guide: Budapest
• Yahoo! Weather: Hungary